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16 Log Cabins around the Cairngorms

Everything is big in the Cairngorms - big forests, huge mountain ranges, gigantic birds of prey, vast moorlands and spectacular lochs and rivers. From ski-ing to skinny dipping this National Park has lots to offer, with walking, climbing, cycling and sailing opportunities to choose from, and a wealth of history and heritage to explore.

Gael Cham 6

Badenoch and Strathspey, Scotland

Gael Cham From £640 Availability

The lovely log chalet that is Gael Cham sleeps up to 6 guests in its 3 comfortable bedrooms, and it’s pet friendly as well so you’re welcome to bring along the dog for a Highland adventure. Situated in the town of Aviemore, known as a great home base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park, this superb property has everything you need for a self-catering Scottish break.

Relax in the open-plan living, kitchen and dining room, with comfortable seating on the two large sofas and a flatscreen TV for entertainment. The modern kitchen is superbly equipped with a range of appliances including an oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, crockery, and utensils, and there’s a dining area with seating for 6.

There are three bedrooms, one with a double bed and its own en-suite shower room and two twin bedrooms with two single beds in each. Every bedroom also contains bedside cabinets and a chest of drawers.

There’s also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, and for added convenience you’ll also find a utility room with a washing machine and space to dry outdoor clothing.

From the lounge, a set of patio doors lead out to a covered decking area that’s perfect for sitting out on sunny days or warm summer evenings.

A range of amenities are available nearby in Aviemore town centre, which is just a ten-minute walk away. You’ll also find yourself perfectly positioned to explore all the amazing sights and attractions of the Cairngorms National Park.

Gael Cham 6

Badenoch and Strathspey, Scotland

Gael Cham From £640 Availability

The lovely log chalet that is Gael Cham sleeps up to 6 guests in its 3 comfortable bedrooms, and it’s pet friendly as well so you’re welcome to bring along the dog for a Highland adventure. Situated in the town of Aviemore, known as a great home base for exploring the Cairngorms National Park, this superb property has everything you need for a self-catering Scottish break.

Relax in the open-plan living, kitchen and dining room, with comfortable seating on the two large sofas and a flatscreen TV for entertainment. The modern kitchen is superbly equipped with a range of appliances including an oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, crockery, and utensils, and there’s a dining area with seating for 6.

There are three bedrooms, one with a double bed and its own en-suite shower room and two twin bedrooms with two single beds in each. Every bedroom also contains bedside cabinets and a chest of drawers.

There’s also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath, and for added convenience you’ll also find a utility room with a washing machine and space to dry outdoor clothing.

From the lounge, a set of patio doors lead out to a covered decking area that’s perfect for sitting out on sunny days or warm summer evenings.

A range of amenities are available nearby in Aviemore town centre, which is just a ten-minute walk away. You’ll also find yourself perfectly positioned to explore all the amazing sights and attractions of the Cairngorms National Park.

Log Cabin in The Highlands 8

Grantown on Spey, Morayshire, Scotland

Log Cabin in The Highlands From £1244 Availability

Nestled at the northern tip of the Cairngorm National Park, just outside Grantown on Spey, this stunning property is perfectly positioned for access to the best of Speyside's attractions. Home to a wealth of outdoor activities, Craggan Outdoors at Aviemore (14 miles) has something for everyone from archery to abseiling. If you are prepared to get wet, and feeling more adventurous, try your hand at gorge walking or white water rafting. For those less inclined towards outdoor activities, head north to beautiful Cawdor Castle and Gardens (23 miles) or pack a picnic and spend a day at the seaside at Nairn (23 miles). For a day out, Inverness (34 miles) is within an hour's drive. For whisky lovers, a visit to one of the many Speyside distilleries is a must choose from The Glenlivet (19 miles), Tomintoul (16 miles) or a host of others scattered along the River Spey. As you enter this delightful stone and timber built property via the bright porch, you come into the fabulously spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living area with its high ceiling and warm wooden floors it is the perfect space for socialising and getting together for a meal. The immaculate kitchen is superbly equipped for creating some culinary masterpieces while you chat over a bottle of wine. After eating, relax on the large corner sofa to enjoy the superb views outside through the floor to ceiling windows. The property blends contemporary comfort and traditional style, with the addition of some quirky pieces of vintage furniture. There's also a nod to Scottish tradition with the tartan fabrics in the cosy snug, which is separated from the kitchen area by folding doors so the living area can be extended if required. If not, enjoy cosying up with a book by the wood burner in this welcoming little room. Also downstairs you will find two of the four bedrooms one double and one king size, which has an en suite shower room. There is also a shower room with WC and hand basin. Heading upstairs to the first floor you will find two more bedrooms a king size room and a twin room, both with charming sloping ceilings. There is also a smart family shower room. Outside, the enclosed garden offers a large stretch of lawn on all sides of the property, with plenty of garden seating and the additional luxury of a hot tub.

Greystone Lodge 15

Grantown-on-spey, Morayshire, Scotland

Greystone Lodge From £2553 Availability

Within the Cairngorm national park in amongst the Scots Pines and close to the river, Spey can be found this traditional stone-clad house. Set within its own 2.5 acres of grounds, this is a house that started life back in 1793, which has been added to over the years making it a large holiday house today, perfect for a group of activity minded friends or for a family holiday.

With plenty of space inside as well, with a sitting room, dining room, TV room and a games room with a pool table, allowing for plenty of space for the group to spread out. The kitchen also has a breakfast room for more casual suppers or staggered breakfasts. The seven bedrooms are all on the two floors above and include double rooms, twin rooms and a single bedroom. This is a great base for a holiday in the Aviemore and Strathspey area which has proved popular for many years for so many people.

In the traditional manor, the sitting room is to be found at the front of the house, which has an open fire, comfortable seating and a TV, with DVD and SKY. Beyond the entrance hall, there is a smaller secondary sitting room, which is ideal for children, which has a TV and DVD player.

To the side of the building, off the kitchen, is a sunroom where boots can be stored, and dogs kept. Located on the first floor are two further rooms for entertainment purposes. There is a room with a pool table (with two fold-out beds available) and another smaller room with a ¾ size table tennis table.

The dining room is located off the entrance hall opposite the sitting room and is a bright room to the front of the house with a bay window, seating up to 12 people in comfort and style. To the rear of the house is the large kitchen and with a professional range-master cooker and two fridge freezers, it is set-up nicely to cater for larger groups. There is space for a breakfast table which can seat 6/8 people. Additionally, there is a utility room off the kitchen, with a washing machine and tumble dryer. A side door from the sunroom allows easy access to the kitchen, without having to traipse through the rest of the house.

Accessed off a quiet road, the drive takes you up to the house which is set in 2.5 acres of private grounds. Mainly set out in the grass, with a combination of lawn and meadow, surrounded by woodlands. A BBQ and garden furniture are available in the summer months. You'll see lots of wildlife around depending on the time of year you visit from Roe deer to highlands cows and pine martin, as well as all sorts of birds including geese on the pond 100 metres from the house.

Located in a country setting a short distance from the river Spey and the bustling town of Grantown-upon-Spey and only 15 miles from Aviemore. The Creggan activity centre is a few miles away, with the Landmark Forest Adventure Park located at Carrbridge. Golf courses in the area include Grantown, Nethy Bridge and Boat of Garten.

Fishing on the Spey for salmon is a popular pastime. The Cairngorms and many walks including The Speyside Way, are in the vicinity. Ospreys can be seen in the summer at the RSPB hide locally. The Castle and Whisky Trials are in the area. This is a great area for families and an activity-based holiday.

Meikle Conval 4

Dufftown, Moray, Scotland

Meikle Conval From £336 Availability

The areas in the property consist of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, and extractor fan, a dining area for four, and a sitting room with TV. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite shower room, and a twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request), serviced by a shower room. Outside there is a wrap-around decking area with ramp access, and a lawn area. Within 5.3 miles you will find a shop, and within 4.9 miles, a pub. This is a pet-free and smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Meikle Conval is a charming abode for a family trip to Moray. Note: The lawn is not enclosed. Note: Mobile signal can be poor

Ben View 2

Dufftown, Moray, Scotland

Ben View From £258 Availability

The areas in the property consist of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, and toaster, a dining area for two, and a sitting room with TV. There is a double bedroom along with a shower room. Outside there is a wrap-around decking area with furniture, and a lawn area, and a private driveway for two cars. Within 5.3 miles you will find a shop, and within 4.9 miles, a pub. This is a pet-free and smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Ben View is a fantastic dwelling for a romantic getaway to Moray. Note: The lawn is not enclosed. Note: Mobile signal can be poor. Note: There are steps up to the property

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